General CleaningLike any floor in your home, Futurewood decking looks best when the surface is kept clean. Cleaning the deck with a stiff bristled broom should be undertaken on a regular basis. The frequency of cleaning would be based on the amount of organic debris that ends up on your deck from overhanging or nearby vegetation, as well as general dirt and grime that builds up from regular foot traffic. |
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Mould and MildewFuturewood decking has an antifungal solution and antimicrobial surface coating. This means your decking is protected against mould, mildew, germs and bacteria. We recommend regular sweeping and periodically washing any dirt and debris from the surface. By doing this you are making sure that twigs and leaves do not build up between the boards and develop into mould or mildew. |
ScratchingThe machined finish and embossed pattern on the surface of Futurewood decking is designed to hide most minor scratches. When moving furniture or heavy items across your deck take extra care as this may lead to significant scratches on the deck surface. We recommend using a protective mat or furniture pads to prevent contact from sources such as furniture legs, BBQ's or planter stands. Larger scratches can be removed by lightly sanding the face of the board. Please note that over sanding of your deck boards can remove the embossed grain pattern. |
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StainingFuturewood composite decking has an open fibrous surface. This means that the surface will stain if oil, grease, wine, red clay, leaf matter (tannin) or rust is allowed to remain on the surface and penetrate the fibres. |
Additional products such as Kenco Degreaser or cleaning agents containing oxalic acid or phosphoric acid may provide greater cleaning power and help remove certain types of stains. No two stains appear to react the same way and a combination of cleaning solutions may be required to completely remove them. |
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PaintingFuturewood decking does not require any painting over the life of the product. If you want to change the colour of the decking we recommend taking a sample or offcut of the deck to your paint supplier and test the surface coating before purchasing. By doing this you will ensure a suitable bond between the deck and the finishing coat. The paint will not penetrate the surface of the material like traditional wood deck. Always wait until the surface weathers before painting to provide more cellulose exposure for the paint to adhere to. |
MiscellaneousAll heavy items should be well supported and positioned so that they are sitting above the joists or substructure. Constant loading on any individual deck board without immediate joist support may cause that board to sag. Futurewood Decking is not suitable to be used as structural support. |
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